Braves secure series win and provide injury updates on Smith-Shawver
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:01 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
The Atlanta Braves continued their strong season with a 7-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies, improving their record to 42-20. The team's success comes amid several key injuries, including to AJ Smith-Shawver, who is recovering from Tommy John surgery and expected to start a rehab assignment soon. The Braves look forward to reinforcements in the rotation, with potential returns of players such as Drake Baldwin and Spencer Schwellenbach around July. A win in Thursday's game would complete a series sweep.
- •Braves win 7-2 against Phillies on June 3.
- •AJ Smith-Shawver nearing rehab assignment after Tommy John surgery.
- •Drake Baldwin could return mid-June following injury.
- •Braves potentially complete a series sweep on Thursday.
- •Team currently holds the best record in MLB.
- 4:01 AMYahoo Sports — Braves News: AJ Smith-Shawver injury news, series win, more
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